Julio Rodríguez is, and always will be, a Mariner.
Oh, sure, things can change over time. After all, when Robinson Canó signed a 10-year contract with the M’s in 2013, taking him through his age-40 season, everyone assumed he’d ultimately retire in Northwest Green.
But we’re in the honeymoon period right now, still reveling in Friday’s news and Saturday’s announcement that the Seattle Mariners have signed Julio to a ground-breaking extension that will last, at the very least, through 2029.
Earlier today, Zach Mason wrote a spectacular piece showing the impact that Julio’s deal will have on this region.